Granny's Szechuan Guacamole
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan hot bean sauce or Oriental chili paste
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons diced tomato or red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
PREPARATION:
Place peeled avocado on a rimmed plate with garlic, ginger, five-spice powder,
hot bean sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and cilantro. Coarsely mash
avocado with a fork or potato masher, incorporating seasonings Add salt to
taste. Stir in the tomato and chopped red onion. Serve with shrimp chips.